Job Description:

Associate Nurse Unit Manager: Scrub Scout Orthopaedics

Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something Greater!

ABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE- Kew Campus
St Vincent’s Private Kew campus is a vibrant and dynamic environment with five Operating Theatres in a spacious and modern facility.

This exciting opportunity is for you to join our team at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) Kew Campus as an Perioperative ANUM of Orthopaedics on a permanent, full time basis.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As the Orthopaedics ANUM, you will provide clinical leadership and operational support across our perioperative theatres, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care. You will work collaboratively with the Nurse Unit Manager, Floor Coordinators, surgeons and the broader multidisciplinary team to support day to day theatre operations, staff development and quality improvement initiatives.

Our 5 theatres service a range of specialties including:

• Orthopaedics (Shoulder, Hands, Hips, Knee, Foot & Ankle)
• Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
• Ophthalmology

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Scrub Scout Nurse with a passion for orthopaedics and leadership to take the next step in their career within a supportive private hospital environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide clinical and operational leadership within the perioperative unit, including in-charge and floor coordination duties.
• Support the Nurse Unit Manager in workforce management, rostering, performance development and staff engagement.
• Maintain high standards of clinical practice in line with organisational policy, ANZCA, ACORN and NSQHS Standards.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement, audit and portfolio work.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate effectively with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs) and multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient flow and outcomes.
• Support education, mentoring and professional development of junior and developing staff.

ABOUT YOU:
To be successful in this role, you will be a clinically confident and professional leader who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is committed to excellence in patient care and team development.

Selection Criteria

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse (Division 1).
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Operating Theatres / Perioperative Services.
• Previous ANUM, In-Charge, Acting or Floor Coordinator experience (highly desirable).
• Advanced clinical skills and demonstrated experience in orthopaedic perioperative nursing.
• Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative Nursing and/or Leadership & Management, or working towards (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and develop staff.
• Strong communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously using initiative and sound clinical judgement.
• Flexibility to participate in a rotating roster, including in-charge shifts, to meet operational requirements.
• Working knowledge of ANZCA, ACORN and NSQHS Standards.

WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:
You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent’s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good.
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave - Monday-Saturday. No Public Holidays or Overnight Shifts.
• Free off-site parking, cafe on site.
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

APPLY NOW!
If this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now! Your application must include:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected].

REQUIREMENTS:
Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Tiffany Leung (NUM) for a confidential discussion on 03985 8512 or [email protected]

CLOSING DATE: 27th Febrary, 2026

*Please note this job advertisement will close at Midnight the day before the closing date listed.

Closing Date:

27 February 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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